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We love our pets — often, they are like family to us. But when a family dynamic is damaged by abuse or neglect, pets can suffer just like their humans. In domestic abuse, an abuser often exploits a… Full Article ›

Once my chocolate Labrador Retriever
turned 7 years old, I spent each year dreading the fact that he was
getting older — and fearing the end was getting closer. But after Grizzly
turned 13, it was… Full Article ›

Call me a romantic, but I can easily fall in love about 20 times as I walk down a busy city sidewalk. Every time I make meaningful eye contact with a pair of dark brown, soulful eyes, I can feel… Full Article ›

Dating can be hard; there are so many pieces to finding that right person, the one you are truly compatible with. Pet ownership can add an extra layer of complexity — what if the right girl or guy is… Full Article ›

When our veterinarian delivered the news that Bruce’s cancer was back and that he most likely had only a few days left, I was devastated. But through the sadness and dread, I was aware that I wasn’t… Full Article ›

We got some sad news last week about our beloved Pug, Bruce. For the past several weeks, Bruce has had a noticeable cough and has seemed to have less energy than usual. At first, his symptoms seemed… Full Article ›

I don’t have
any life experiences with dog parks. A fenced space designated for dogs would
have confounded Old Man Doug, who was not particularly fond of his fellow
four-legged creatures. But Hank… Full Article ›

It took nearly a year to convince my husband to consider adopting another dog after the death of our dearly beloved Old Man Doug. “How does never sound?” was his usual answer to how long before we… Full Article ›

It’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and we’re ready to celebrate! Anyone who’s ever adopted a cat knows how special rescued kitties can be. Here are our top five reasons we think shelter cats are… Full Article ›

Though it's hard for me to wrap my head around the
idea, I understand that there are
people out there — normal, kind, friendly humans — who aren't dog people. They might not strongly dislike dogs,… Full Article ›